Resilient Cultures - America's Native Peoples Confront European Colonialization 1500-1800 (Paperback, 2nd New edition)

"Provides a comparative perspective on the impact of early European colonization on the native peoples of the Americas." "Resilient Cultures" examines the character of the indigenous cultures of the Americas before European contact and then considers the impact of colonization by the Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English as well as the creative ways in which indigenous cultures adapted to colonization. The text explores such issues as environmental change, the nature of military conflicts, the cultural and material contributions of each side to the other, the importance of economic exchanges, and demographic transformations. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Understand the impact of European colonization on the native societies of the Americas
• Explain how native cultures were transformed by the unprecedented pressures placed on them by the European settlements
• Discuss the ways local indigenous people influenced the course of colonial history, affecting the economies, cultures, and social patterns of the European settlers

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General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	John E. Kicza • Rebecca Horn
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-205-69358-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	0-205-69358-X
Barcode:	9780205693580

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